6. Ask her opinion

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One of the most effective ways to start a conversation is to ask her opinion on something. This works especially well with groups of women, and with a topic they would love to talk about. Fashion, relationships, celebrity gossip: the topics are endless. The important thing to remember is to make it look like you are actually interested in getting someone’s opinion. “My friends and I disagree on something, maybe you can help answer this. Why is '80s fashion coming back? What’s up with that?” If the question is engaging enough, women will jump at the opportunity to answer.